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10-04-2008, 08:05 PM
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Polski
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sauga
Posts: 76
Car: 335i
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Cleaning your car.
Sorry guys i know this was posted somewhere on this forum, im looking for cleaning tools for my car i wouldnt mind someone listing items that i can purchase from any local place. (i.e shammys, car shampoo.. things like that) names would be greatly appreciated
regards Mike
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10-04-2008, 08:38 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 367
Car: 330ci
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I'm not sure about exact names, but I think you can get most of the stuff from Canadian Tire....there's an 'auto' section in there. Good luck!
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10-05-2008, 12:01 AM
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All Eyes On Me
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Windsor
Posts: 142
Car: 540i
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Lol! ^^
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10-05-2008, 12:07 AM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 367
Car: 330ci
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why? 
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10-05-2008, 12:20 AM
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One of the Zealots
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,567
Car: Gets bitches
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bimmerette
I'm not sure about exact names, but I think you can get most of the stuff from Canadian Tire....there's an 'auto' section in there. Good luck!
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which one are you?
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10-05-2008, 01:09 AM
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Captain Chaos
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 1,010
Car: 1997 328i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sneaky
which one are you?
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I don't get it...
Anyways, I get all of my stuff from Canadian Tire as well. What I normally do is bring the car to one of those self serve car washes where you pop some change into a meter and control the gun yourself. I then dry it and then drive the car home and put the coat of wax on if needed. Like Bimmerette said, head over to your local Canadian Tire and scope the stuff out yourself its all pretty much good.
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10-05-2008, 08:55 AM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 367
Car: 330ci
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sneaky
which one are you?
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blonde
:p
Let's stay on topic. I got a lot of stuff from Canadian Tire recently (microfibre towels, scratch remover, car shampoo, carpet cleaner...etc) good stuff 
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10-05-2008, 10:55 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,237
Car: 1996 328TI
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THE OL SPIT SHINE.. works everytime..
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10-05-2008, 11:12 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Richmond Hill
Posts: 1,581
Car: 95 325i (loaded to the teets)
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dont get any liquid waxes (the ice line)
do get meguirs stuff, its pretty well known and they do have it in CT
there are some pro's on this board which use better products but i doubt you would want to pay the premium for them, and i doubt you know how to properly use them
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10-05-2008, 11:47 AM
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Hatters gon Hatt
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 5,030
Car: 318is roadtriper
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meguires, all the way. The only pro shit that is cheap but works wonders. Bimmerette, did u fix those scuffs yet? it you want i can fix em, finally got buffer back.
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10-05-2008, 12:05 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Toronto
Posts: 21,141
Car: Gamitemobile
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 Meguiars have some good off the shelf products. These are the products I'd recommend from Canadian Tire:
Meguiars Gold class car wash
Simonize Microfiber car wash sponge (They have a mitt if you prefer that)
If you have an SUV, or a large vehicle, you might wanna get this Mr Clean sponge on a stick, it's extendable.
For wax, look for Meguiars NXT 2.0 (comes in paste or liquid)
For drying, go with the Absorber
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10-05-2008, 12:11 PM
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Hatters gon Hatt
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 5,030
Car: 318is roadtriper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gamite
Meguiars have some good off the shelf products. These are the products I'd recommend from Canadian Tire:
Meguiars Gold class car wash
Simonize Microfiber car wash sponge (They have a mitt if you prefer that)
If you have an SUV, or a large vehicle, you might wanna get this Mr Clean sponge on a stick, it's extendable.
For wax, look for Meguiars NXT 2.0 (comes in paste or liquid)
For drying, go with the Absorber
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Also, meguires gold polish and gold clay work great too.
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10-05-2008, 01:18 PM
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Polski
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sauga
Posts: 76
Car: 335i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dysantic
I don't get it...
Anyways, I get all of my stuff from Canadian Tire as well. What I normally do is bring the car to one of those self serve car washes where you pop some change into a meter and control the gun yourself. I then dry it and then drive the car home and put the coat of wax on if needed. Like Bimmerette said, head over to your local Canadian Tire and scope the stuff out yourself its all pretty much good.
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Thank you for the info, i just picked up my first BMW, moved away from leasing so i thought id put the extra effort in making it extra clean 
thxs evryone
Regards Mike
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10-05-2008, 01:34 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 367
Car: 330ci
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^ Got that exact same sponge last time I was there.
405 - yes, please!! I tried it again this morning and it just keeps getting worse. Here's the stuff I'm using:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...=1223227720846
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10-05-2008, 03:31 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Toronto
Posts: 21,141
Car: Gamitemobile
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bimmerette
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why are you using rubbing compound? This wears down your clear coat. you only need it to remove heavy swirl marks.
If you cannot get the shine back after using it, you need a finer polish.
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